Wedding Ideas and Wedding Catering Ideas

With the average wedding costs easily exceeding $25,000.00 and this does not include the engagement ring or the honeymoon. I am sure that like most couples getting married you are looking for wedding ideas that will help you reduce the cost of a wedding.

Well here are 4 wedding ideas that you can use to reduce the cost a wedding.

1. Have Your Wedding During The Off Season

Having your wedding during the “off season” is probably the best way to reduce the cost of a wedding. By simply avoiding the peck season for getting married you will be able to save substantially on everything from banquet catering and photography to travel and accommodation for your honeymoon.

And when is the “off season” you maybe asking. Well it really depends on where you are planning to have your wedding.

In North America, most person get married during the months May through October. So you may want to consider getting married during January through March.

While most warm weather destination weddings usually take place between January and April. So your best times will be before or after this busy period.

2. Right Size Your Guest List

“Right sizing” your Guest list is another area where you can significantly reduce the cost of your wedding. When you consider the impact of the cost for items such as invitations, party favors, table centerpieces and the reception you can significantly reduce the cost of a wedding by simply limiting the number of wedding guest.

And you can easily do this by making your wedding an intimate affair for close family and friends.

3. Share the Cost with Other Brides

It is not usual for you to have other friends and acquaintances that are getting married around the same time of year or even on the same day. So you may want to talk with them about sharing some of the cost associated with things like decorating and flowers for the reception venue.

Or if you are really game – you may even consider having a double wedding.

4. Rethink Your Wedding Dress

Your wedding dress can easily be one of the most expensive things on your shopping list but you can substantially reduce this cost by your fabric choice. Simply choosing a cheaper fabric can reduce your wedding dress cost by a much as two thirds. And most designers have these cheaper design wedding dresses readily available.

And if you really want to flatter your mother you could decide to use her wedding dress. A gesture that will make your special even more memorable for both you and mother.

So there you have it 4 wedding ideas that are guaranteed to help you reduce the cost of a wedding.

And you can reduce the cost of a wedding even further with these wedding ideas. Ensuring that you can have your dream wedding.

Work hard party harder? Getting away from a daily routine to relax and celebrate, you will indulge in partying with a cool DJ and a playlist which makes everyone happy as ever. A desirable and convenient DJ would be somebody who works closely with caterers, banquet managers and photographers to make the event memorable and thought of. When we believe that we have managed to make the right choice- Bang party is in a mess. Continue forward to learn about a party DJ hire…

First and foremost, make sure that you hire a professional who has had some good amount of experience in this field. What else would please you but to sit back and enjoy being the host of a party with hassle free instances? With the advancing technology DJ’s have access to a variety of music for different occasions. Liveliness of a wedding or a party depends on the person we hire. Maybe we can state that research is essential to make your event a success or a failure.

The basic step to let everything fall in place is by dealing with the slightest details to organize an event which doesn’t make us feel miserable later. Entertainment agencies often fake about their fascinating qualifications along with a package of extra charges. They end up being nasty by giving somber performances which makes you wonder what went wrong.

Agencies normally allot performers in your price range who might not be the best but are within your range and gives a fat commission to the providers. What else could they possibly ask for but a good amount? Maybe you spend 1000. 00 for a performer which makes you happy and relieved. Here’s the catch our friend- they charge you 1000. 00 for a 500. 00 artist. But there are some famous agencies that follow the right path with a motto of providing with excellent artists for the desired occasion.

How about considering some tips to avoid getting cheated in the near future and have one of the most wonderful parties worth remembering? It is not as time consuming and complex as perceived to locate a commercial event entertainment directly. Research for the kind of performer you have in mind by comparing your possible options. If agencies seem to give a better insight the best method would be to let your budget vary.

Don’t tell them what your pocket allows but give a range somewhere between some amounts. Make calls to the artists personally to get information on their charges and previous work. Make sure you don’t end up telling them that you have even had a conversation with the agency. If the rates seem to be similar and affordable go ahead and hire the artist through your agency. If you unearth that the agency has raised the entertainer’s prices undesirably scratch them off your list.

Agents. Everybody wants one, but how do you get one? At the risk of repeating myself yet again… preparation is key. What does that mean?

First off, that means get some training. I think a solid theatrical foundation is invaluable. Maybe if you’re college age, you can look into a great undergraduate theatre program. Or perhaps you might want to start weekly lessons with an acting or singing coach. ( I continued to study voice for 20 years, taking a lesson once a week without fail!) There are also lots of great classes that offer package deals for ongoing study. I always recommend one-day or weekend workshops with casting directors. These get you in front of professionals whose job it is to remember actors, and their insight is priceless. Whatever form you choose, please, please study!

Along with training you need to start building a resume by gaining experience. Try out for a community theatre show, and if you’re under 18 check out the local youth theatre in your area. Contact colleges to find young directors who need talent for their student films. You might sign up for extra work. While you don’t necessarily want to make a career out of it, it is experience and it puts you in a setting where you can make contacts. There are also industry sites (and publications) like backstage.com, showbusinessweekly.com or playbill.com that list castings. If you’re in a city such as San Francisco, check out sites like bayareacasting.com, or sign up to be in a local casting director’s database. I used to tell young actors to get a list of local production companies and send them a photo and resume. You are responsible for the career you want to have, so you have to do your homework.

No training or experience yet? Make sure you have a fabulous headshot that shows your personality. A great photo can often get you in the door (young kids can submit snapshots). Sometimes an agency needs a specific “look” for print work and commercials. Often they are short on a “type,” and if your photo crosses their desk, you’re in luck! A headshot is your calling card, so get the best professional photo possible. You’ll want to attach your resume to the back of your photo when you’re ready to submit.

Follow each agency’s submission guidelines. Standard procedure is usually to mail a photo and resume along with a short cover letter that tells them a little something about you and your experience (now’s a good time to mention if you just got cast in something or have a film coming out). Some agencies accept submissions online.

If an agency is interested in you, then they will call you in for an interview. Be prepared to do a cold reading and have a monologue ready in case they ask for either. Having been on both sides of an agency meeting myself, I want to stress the importance of bringing the real “you” to the interview. Be a real person who can carry on a real conversation. I always tell the story of the time I landed a general interview with a top NYC casting director and we never discussed me or my resume the entire time I was in his office. I mean, wasn’t it all about me? We wound up chatting about a painting hanging above his desk and various other things which I can’t remember now! But when the conversation turns to you and your resume, be very clear about who you are and where you fit into the business. As an agent I was very impressed with actors who had confidence and a clear sense of who they were and what they could bring to the partnership.

And after all this, you can still walk into a party and coincidentally meet a talent agent who expresses interest in you. But I would just say this: make sure you can deliver the goods when you get the opportunity to interview. Know your stuff.

Oh! And one last thing. You do not get an agent by signing up for thousands of dollars worth of classes and photographs with a company/school that promises you representation. Nothing wrong with paying for training and headshots; that’s always your choice. But a legitimate agency will never ask you for money up front for any reason. A legitimate agency gets paid a commission only when you work. So, please, don’t fall for we’ll make you a star if you just pay X amount of dollars.

So there you have it. Be prepared, be persistent, know who you are, keep a good attitude, and you’ll get there!

Even though your wedding day might be a year or more away, now is the time to start planning it. You want to be sure it is the best day of your life and for this to happen you will need to do some careful preparation.

Planning your wedding can be very stressful – but you can take all the stress out of the day with meticulous planning – treat it like a project and by the time you wedding day comes along, you will be able to relax and enjoy the day with your friends and family.

Like any major project, the more planning you do upfront, the better the end result.

it is a good idea to firstly think about the style of wedding you have in mind. Will it be indoors or outdoors, a garden setting or traditional format, the numbers of guests, the food and refreshments, the space and opportunities for photographs and of course, the weather.

Once you have decided on the style of wedding, you will want to look at venues. Visit more than one venue to give you some comparisons – remember you are looking for a unique experience and you want to get a feel for the place to see if it suits the style and theme of your wedding. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

Also, be prepared to book early to avoid disappointments so you get to have the date of your choice.

Here are a few tips to include in your planning to ensure a successful day.

• Confirm the venue has been specifically designed for weddings and events
• Are there facilities to protect you and your guests from inclement weather?
• Plenty of opportunities for photographs (indoors and outdoors)
• Plenty of space for your guests to mix and mingle
• Soft background music to ensure your guests are comfortable while the formalities take place
• Quality sound system for the after wedding party festivities
• Provide transport for your guests

Following a few simple rules will find you in the last few weeks leading up to “your day” free to enjoy the last minute details and you and your partner will approach the day refreshed and relaxed.

Another good tip to avoid all the work landing in your lap is to ask family members and friends to assist, especially where you think they may be specifically suited to a task that you may not necessarily be good at, or even like.

There will be lots of small details as you get your arrangements in place and if you do everything yourself, you will approach the day feeling tired and frazzled! People love to help and to feel part of your special day – so don’t be afraid to ask or enlist their services.

How often have you heard? “How I wish I had asked for help instead of trying to do it all myself”…

The more you plan in advance the more you will enjoy your special day.

With the average cost of a wedding today easily exceeding $26K and the prevailing economic times you may be thinking that you have you to give up your plans for your dream wedding.

But wait up here are some wedding ideas to you help you plan a wedding on a budget.

While wedding ideas on a budget will require some wise wedding planning and preparation, you can still have your dream wedding, one that is reflective of your personality and style without having to start your new life together deep in debt.

One of biggest expenditure of any wedding is the wedding reception which usually includes the venue rental, caterers, decorations, wedding favors and food and beverage. With the over all cost of the reception determined by the number of guest in attendance.

So here are four things you can do to reduce the cost of your wedding reception:-

Limit the number of guest – I know you maybe feeling that this is difficult to do because of all of the feeling involved but family and friends will appreciate that it may be difficult given the current economic climate to host a large event. So let them all know of your budgetary constraints and gracefully acknowledge them and their significance in your life. You will find that this simply courtesy will go along way in preventing any hurt feelings there might have been.

Forget the word “Wedding” – I know this will be extremely difficult for you to do as you are really excited and want to tell everybody about your wedding. But you will be surprised at how this one word – “wedding” affects the cost of everything once it is mentioned. It should make no difference whether the venue or catering is being done for a party or wedding so why should the cost increase simply because you say wedding.

Do your own decoration – decorations can cost as much as one-third of the wedding reception cost so you can significantly reduce this cost by deciding to involve family and friends and do the decorating yourself. And finding wedding decoration ideas for centerpieces and table settings is really easy on the internet.

Forget the weekend – while it is customary to have weddings on the weekend, having it at this time is usually more expensive as venues charge a lot more for events on the weekend. So by avoiding the weekend for your wedding will help you to save even more on your reception.

Outdoor weddings or garden weddings are beautiful types of weddings that uses nature as a backdrop for a romantic ceremony. Although it is a great wedding idea, it is hard to pull off. Why? Because you have to think of the weather, the view, the surroundings, and other elements that could be the cause of distractions for your ceremony.

To have a great outdoor wedding, you first have to take into consideration the date of your wedding. Will it be in the summer, spring, or fall? Of course if you are going to have your wedding outside, you wouldn’t want your guests to suffer from heat stroke or be soaked in the rain right? The best season for an outdoor wedding would be spring. There will be less chances of rain and the weather wouldn’t be too hot. Now, even though you scheduled your wedding during the spring, it doesn’t mean that the weather will be very consistent. That means the weather may also have changes. The day may be sunny and fine on the day before the wedding but could be disastrous on the day of the wedding itself so you should have a back up area where there is shelter in case it would rain during the wedding ceremony.

If it is too sunny you may opt to have an open tent, one that has roofing but no sides. That way the beauty of the garden may still be enjoyed. Or it may be a great idea to provide fans for your guests. Also make sure that water is accessible for your guests on a sunny day. Wind is another foe during weddings. Better skip lighting the unity candle if you are going to have your wedding outside cause it would definitely be out in just a minute.

Aside from the weather, another concern for outdoor weddings is bugs and flying insects. If you are going to hold your wedding in a garden, better have the surrounding sprayed with insecticide the night before the wedding. You may also have bug zappers or electric insect repellants around the area to eliminate those unwanted insects.

Outdoor weddings would also make you think about floor plan of the wedding. To set up your outdoor wedding first you have to make an altar where the officiating minister would stand and wed the couple. It could be just a simple table with white cloth that could be adorned with flowers at the foot or on the corners. Then the chairs for the guests could be lined up facing the front in a horizontal row by row manner. You can line the chairs up in groups of tens. Then have a carpet for aisle where the entourage will be walking. At the end of the aisle you can place your wedding arch. The back of the chairs could be decorated with ribbons or flowers as well.

Another thing to consider in planning an outdoor wedding would be the sound system. Amplifiers are needed because the guests might not hear the officiating minister talk of the couple’s responses or the music.

Last but not least, make sure that there are comfort rooms and dressing rooms nearby in case the bride needs a touch up or the guests needs to go. If you are able to take all of these into consideration then you can be having yourself a great outdoor wedding.